Page 31 of One Hot Daddy

"We'll see."Fletcher winks at me in a way that suggests the answer to Henry's query is absolutely not.

Amelia has already gotten in line, playing the blasé teenager but clearly eager to get behind the wheel.Charlotte bounces beside her, while Joshua is eyeing the track with a mix of excitement and trepidation.

"Want to be my co-pilot?"I ask.

Joshua's face lights up."Really?You'd let me ride with you?"

"Absolutely."I smile at his enthusiasm."We'll be the dream team."

He high-fives me with enough strength that I nearly lose my balance.Fletcher catches my elbow, giving me a sly wink.His breath tickles my ear."Careful there, love.Can't have our star driver injured before the big race."

I turn to face him, acutely aware of how close we're standing."Planning to eat my dust, Murgatroyd?"

"Oh, so that's how you want to play it, hmm?"He lets out a barely audible throaty chuckle.Then he moves toward his eldest son."Joshua, I hope you're prepared for defeat.Henry and I are unbeatable."

"In your dreams!"Joshua shouts, grabbing my hand and pulling me toward the line.

The Go-Kart track unfolds before us like a miniature highway, complete with twists and turns that make my pulse rev up.The smell of rubber and gasoline mingles with the chlorine still clinging to my hair.

"First time?"the college-age operator asks as he helps Joshua and me into our karts.

"I'm an old pro," I fib smoothly, buckling Joshua in beside me.The truth is, I haven't been in a Go-Kart since my university days, but I'm not about to admit that to Fletcher.

Two karts down, Fletcher waging his own battle while trying to get Henry properly secured.The boy keeps trying to climb into the driver's seat while Fletcher patiently redirects him to the passenger side.The kids love the Go-Karts, and I wind up playing driver for Charlotte and Amelia too.At first, Amelia pretends it's all a dumb kiddie thing.But quickly, she starts having as much as fun as the children.

I might not have known these children for long, but already I adore them.As for Fletcher...Our hot night in my attic room changed things between us in ways I've tried not to think about.

But for how much longer can I ignore the obvious?

Chapter Fifteen

Fletcher

After our crazy, wonderful day at the water park, Jennifer and I drop the boys off at my Mum and Dad's house and then leave the girls at Patty and Bob's home.It seemed like an equitable arrangement.The change of venue had been my idea.I'm too bloody knackered to deal with the children tonight.And besides, both sets of grandparents wanted the whole rest of the weekend with the boys and girls.Naturally, they'll have joint outings too.

Jennifer drives us both home---but then suggests that she should take a room at the Millbrook Grand for the weekend.

I want nothing of the sort.So, as we pull into the driveway and Jennifer switches off the engine, I twist toward her."You will do no such thing, Jennifer.This is your home now too."

"Yeah, but I don't think it's appropriate."

"Rubbish."I lean toward her until my lips brush her cheek."This might be the only chance we'll have to spend time together alone.Simply talking, or even...something naughtier."

Her eyes flare wide briefly."Oh, I see."

"The choice is yours, darling.What do you want?"

Her throat works as she swallows, gripping the wheel tighter.Then she turns to face me."I wantyou, Fletcher.Every inch of that sexy body.On top me, inside me, kissing and fondling me then finally making me come for you."

My heart hammers, and my breathing grows ragged."The things I plan on doing to you are absolutely filthy."

"Oh god, Fletcher, please do filthy things to me.The dirtier the better."

I clasp her hand.Lift her fingers to my lips.Kiss every knuckle slowly."Let's go inside.Right now."

As we jog to the front door, my hands begin to shake, and I fumble with the keys.

"Fletcher, please hurry."